Teaching himself to paint, Rousseau persevered until the jungles, animals, and distant lands in his head came alive on the space of his canvases. He endured the harsh critics of his day, and now his brilliant paintings hang in museums around the world. This book introduces readers to the beloved painter and encourages them to persevere despite all odds. Full color.

Michelle Markel is the author of many children's books, including Tyrannosaurus Math(Tricycle/Random House) and Dreamer from theVillage: The Story of Marc Chagall (Henry Holt).Michelle lives in California. Visit her website atwww.michellemarkel.com.,